SAGES 2009 Meeting Information: Presentations
SAGES 2009 Annual Meeting
Surgical Spring Week Presentations
April 22-24, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
∇ Re-Operation for Laparoscopic Complications Panel
Diagnostic, Technical, and Outcomes Considerations
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Chair: David W. Easter, M.D.; Co-Chair: Niazy Selim, M.D., MBChB
This two-part panel will deal with immediate re-operation and delayed re-operation for unfavorable outcomes following laparoscopic surgery. Video clips of specific situations will be presented. An emphasis will be placed on the principles of re-operation strategies rather than specific procedures. These strategies will therefore be broadly applicable to most situations that arise when a surgeon considers re-operation following laparoscopic surgery. An interactive Audience Response System will be used to enhance discussion during this session.
Objectives:
- After attending this panel, surgeons will be able to describe and review the following surgical principles of re-operative
laparoscopic surgery:
- Pre-operative issues for re-operative laparoscopic surgery, including, indications for redo surgery, laparoscopic vs. open approach, and the best way to assess the patient’s abdomen
- Operative skills including anatomy variations, technical considerations, port placements, coagulation energy options, adhesiolysis, proper tissue dissection, bleeding control, and risk of bowel injury
- Post-operative concerns, including legal and counseling advice, patient communication, and key terminology.
